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Real life cases for the psychiatry clerkship and shelf-exam 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"During medical school, I used similar case review books for various clerkships, including psychiatry. This one stands out because the cases are representative of psychiatry, the explanations are complete yet concise, and the text uses bolded words, tables, and definitions of key terms to help readers understand the essential concepts rather than simply memorizing more data that is likely to be forgotten. The questions are very representative of the type of questions on the shelf-exams and USMLE Step 2, with appropriate descriptions of the correct answers. The first two sections are ideal for students just beginning their clerkship, as they set the groundwork for the basis of psychiatry."--Doody's Review Service
You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel on the psychiatry clerkship and the shelf-exam. Case Files: Psychiatry presents 60 real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in psychiatry. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather then merely memorize facts.
- 60 high-yield psychiatry cases, each with USMLE-style questions
- Clinical pearls highlight key concepts
- Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor
- Proven learning system maximizes your shelf-exam scores
Review
**Description**This softcover book in the Case Files series provides a review of clinical psychiatry for medical students. This is the second edition; the first edition was published in 2004.
**Purpose**The purpose is to help medical students prepare for the psychiatry clerkship NBME shelf exam and for psychiatry-related questions on the USMLE Step 2. These are worthy objectives, and the authors meet them.
**Audience**According to the authors, the book is targeted specifically for medical students currently on their psychiatry clerkship and/or who are studying for the USMLE Step 2. The authors are credible authorities.
**Features**The book is divided into sections, each with several chapters. Section I introduces the student to psychiatric patients, and includes a thorough review of the mental status exam. Section II reviews psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, and includes several excellent tables outlining various psychotropic medications. Section III is composed of 60 case scenarios, and includes diagnostic answers, analysis/explanations, treatments, and review questions. This is the section that students will probably find the most beneficial. Section IV serves as an index for the cases and clinical vignettes.Numerous clinical pearls are scattered throughout the various chapters.References end each chapter and an index ends the book.
**Assessment**The Case Files series is well known to medical students, and this second edition for psychiatry provides an excellent review of this subject. I particularly liked the way the clinical vignettes are presented in random order, much like real-life scenarios. The clinical pearls are very helpful, and the answers explaining the diagnoses excellent and thorough. Students should strongly consider carrying this book with them while doing their rotation in psychiatry.
Weighted Numerical Score: 93 - 4 Stars!
Synopsis
Sixty Psychiatry cases with complete discussions offer the most effective clerkship and USMLE Step 2 review possible<.b>
Case Files: Psychiatry, 2e presents sixty clinical cases illustrating key points. Each case includes an extended discussion, definition of terms, clinical pearls, and USMLE format review questions. This interactive learning system helps you understand essential concepts instead of memorizing facts.
Synopsis
INCREASE YOUR SHELF EXAM SCORES WITH THIS AWARD-WINNING LEARNING SYSTEM
4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW
The Case Files series is well known to medical students, and this second edition for psychiatry provides an excellent review of this subject. I particularly liked the way the clinical vignettes are presented in random order, much like real-life scenarios. The clinical pearls are very helpful, and the answers explaining the diagnoses excellent and thorough. Students should strongly consider carrying this book with them while doing their rotation in psychiatry.--Doody's Review Service
Students need exposure to cases to pass the USMLE Step 2 and shelf exams-and here's how they can get it. This resource presents 60 clinical cases illustrating essential concepts in psychiatry. Perfect for the clerkship and the USMLE Step 2, each case includes an extended discussion, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. This interactive learning system helps you to learn instead of just memorize. 60 clinical cases illustrating essential concepts Clinical pearls highlight key points Primer on how to approach the clinical problems Proven learning system improves shelf-exam scores
NEW TO THIS EDITION updated drug information psychopharmacotherapy chapter
About the Author
Eugence C. Toy, MD (series editor and author) is a dual certified family physician and obstetrician -gynecologist and is Academic Chief and Program Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The Methodist Hospital/University of TexasHouston Medical School in Houston, Texas. He oversees the ob/gyn clerkship and is actively involved in teaching medical students.
Debra L. Klamen, MD is Associate Dean of Education at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and is a board-certified psychiatrist.
Table of Contents
Case Files: Psychiatry, 3/e
Section I: How to Approach Clinical Problems
Part 1. Approach to the Patient
Part 2. Approach to Clinical Problem Solving
Part 3. Approach to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Part 4. Approach to Reading
Section II: Psychiatric Therapeutics
Part 1. Psychotherapy
Part 2. Psychopharmacotherapy
Section III: Clinical Cases
Sixty Case Scenarios
Section III: Listing of Cases
Listing by Case Number
Listing by Disorder (Alphabetical)
Listing by DSM-IV Categories
Index